SRV 230 - Land Subdivision

1. Review site selection criteria
   1. Demonstrate the knowledge of two approaches to site election
   2. Discuss the three categories of site characteristics.
   3. Discuss the impact of the site history
   4. Define legal and political factors that may affect the project
   5. Discuss how subdivision ordinances, contiguous property, overlapping regulations, and political factors may affect the subdivision project
   6. Discuss environmental impact studies
   7. Create a storm water management plan
   8. Draw a decision matrix
   9. Discuss the items to be considered in a site selection and the target market
2. Create a preliminary plat for a selected area for the development of a single-family housing development
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of varying factors to be considered in site analysis
   2. Discuss project design and how that design will impact the project cost
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of site analysis tools and how they should be used
   4. Discuss regulatory requirements and how they impact the subdivision design
   5. Discuss utility extensions and how those considerations affect the design of the site
   6. Select a final concept and prepare a preliminary plat based on this concept
3. Examine the impact of site engineering and storm water management on subdivision
   1. Demonstrate understanding of the site engineering plan
   2. Discuss a storm water drainage plan and the impact on site drainage patterns
   3. Discuss an erosion and sediment control plan and the land surveyor’s role in the implementation of this plan
   4. Discuss design of sanitary sewers and water distribution 
4. Demonstrate knowledge of residential street design impacts on the subdivision
   1. Discuss street design and the new directions that street design has shown in the past few years
   2. Calculate street geometry including intersections, radius, cul-de-sac turnarounds, and vertical/horizontal alignment
   3. Review basic design considerations utilizing cross-sections and storm water runoff systems
5. Design a final plat based on a preliminary plat
   1. Discuss and evaluate local subdivision regulations
   2. Discuss state laws relating to subdivisions
   3. Calculate boundary and lot dimensions, bearings and areas
6. Examine current rules and regulations pertaining to land development
   1. Discuss & Evaluate local subdivision regulations
   2. Discuss State Laws relating to subdivisions